1. (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)
   "The farmer's cultivation of organic vegetables proved profitable"
    
2. The act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale)
   "The cultivation of roses requires patience and dedication"
    
3. Socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
   "her cultivation was remarkable"
    
4. The process of fostering the growth of something
   "the cultivation of bees for honey"

Derived forms: cultivations

Type of: acculturation, development, enculturation, growing, growth, maturation, ontogenesis, ontogeny, production, socialisation [Brit], socialization

Encyclopedia: Cultivation